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Photo of Koah Murray is courtesy of Andre Murray Jr.
MIDDLETOWN, OH -- Premier Health welcomed its first baby of 2026. Born at 12:24 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026 at Atrium Medical Center (Middletown), Baby boy Koah was welcomed by his parents Kaniya and Andre Murray Jr. of Mason, along with his older brother.
Both Koah and his older brother were born at Atrium Medical Center’s Natural Beginnings, the only natural birth center in the greater Cincinnati area. Premier Health's Miami Valley Hospital (Dayton) experienced a busy start to the New Year, welcoming approximately 11 babies between midnight and 2 p.m. on Jan. 1.
Light freezing rain, with a high of 29 and low of 16 degrees. Overcast for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, light freezing rain overnight.